Comments on: Akai Pro MPC Sample Coming March 24

By: Niep

Niep — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:27:46 +0000

In reply to Old 'n grouchy. Having watched the Loopop video end to end... this thing smokes the KO II. And is just as good as the 404. (And, easier to use than the 404, which has more button combos.) Akai really seems to have nailed the UI on this.

By: Niep

Niep — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:25:00 +0000

In reply to Puck. This one beats the KO in a total Knock Out. It's not even funny. The display, the functionality, it's just not even a question.

By: Volken

Volken — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:52:45 +0000

@Synthead

one typo “Akia Pro” in the opening sentence.

Shame that Korg Kronos even in 2026. is capable of reading Akai S legacy sample format.

While Akai completely abandoned such compatibility,
regardless of MCP ambition or model size.

By: Henri

Henri — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:19:48 +0000

what if… the hand rest was an assignable ribbon controller ? …

By: Dongleboob

Dongleboob — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 09:52:41 +0000

In reply to Old ‘n grouchy.

I don’t think this MPC Sample will have any MPC expansions or plugins etc. like the rest of the MPC line.
It will be truly stand alone.
That is what will differ it from the rest of the line up.

By: Kev Pinnix

Kev Pinnix — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:07:48 +0000

In reply to Puck. This is the comment I was waiting for. As an owner of the TE KO-II (which I really enjoy!), I feel like this MPC Sample is in that same market space. Not sure if it’s a straight “apples to apples” comparison where one is any better or worse as perhaps each have features the other could benefit from. I also noticed how Akai placed those orange and dark grey buttons and fader location on the Sample as sort of a subtle wink towards the KO-II.

By: Old 'n grouchy

Old 'n grouchy — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:03:40 +0000

I think the bigger question is if the niche desktop / home user sampler space can support yet another entry – and Akai is competing against it’s own One and Key 37 products to an extent within this price range/ market segment. TE and Roland both have well established user bases and ecosystems for their products – and more importantly have clearly established what their competitive products are and are not. The Akai Sample is entering this space with cosmetics that call out Akai’s legacy professional MPC line (which I think is creating some big expectations), but the prerelease info so far isn’t clear on the OS features or how much of the current MPC expansion, air effects, and plug in library will be compatible with this unit.

By: terrorist.ai.agent@gmail.com

terrorist.ai.agent@gmail.com — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 08:08:55 +0000

In reply to Dave B. Same here lol

By: Zoner Outer

Zoner Outer — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:33:43 +0000

I love my k.o. II, but I might get one of these instead of a second k.o o II

By: SKYZ7

SKYZ7 — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:35:16 +0000

In reply to Emma Star.

If the picture is “The Statement” as what to expect, then when you resurrect The AKAI MPC 60 II Roger Lynn Edition for 2026, you bring back a most certain vibe/sound that cannot be duplicated by any other piece of gear since its creation up to now.
Anyone that has had one and knew how to use it knows perfectly well what I am talking about.
So many classic albums were made by Legendary Producers using the 60 II it is outright ridiculous.
From Tribe Called Quest all the way to Babyface and back to even Dr. Dre.
All I can say is watch how many Hit Records are churned out .
The 2nd coming of the MPC60II os offically about to put The SHIT back in The Game

By: eoin

eoin — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:21:07 +0000

In reply to myself. You can see a recess where the jacks are hiding

By: brandon Spivey

brandon Spivey — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:18:07 +0000

Imagine Mark 2 of this having eight audio outputs. WOW.
This looks like a very accessible sampler .

By: Xavier

Xavier — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:04:22 +0000

In reply to Peter Kadar Music.

Nah not a 404 killer… Was thinking if using it with my 404 too.

I just hope they add vintage modes like MPC60 mode and more to dirty up the drums or add punch. If they do that, this little machine will be a beast.

By: Dave B

Dave B — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:09:04 +0000

In reply to Peter Kadar Music. I think it looks adorable in a really cool way. And I think it will complement my 404 just perfectly

By: christina

christina — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:08:30 +0000

In reply to Reason 108. yes. look at the side of the box: "QTY: 4 UNITS"